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Tuscan Chicken Mac and Cheese

Cultural Context

Originating from the Tuscan region of Italy, this dish combines the comforting elements of mac and cheese with the robust flavors of Tuscan cuisine. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and chicken reflects the region's emphasis on fresh ingredients and hearty meals. Today, variations of Tuscan chicken mac and cheese can be found in many Italian-American households, often adapted to suit local tastes and available ingredients.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons parsley
1 teaspoon sea salt
8 oz jumbo elbow noodles
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup yellow onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup white wine
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories

1

Coat chicken breasts with garlic salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and parsley; let tenderize for 10 minutes.

2

Place chicken in Ninja Foodi and set to cook for 14 minutes, flipping at 7 minutes.

3

After 10 minutes, remove chicken and chop it into pieces.

4

Boil water with sea salt in the Ninja Foodi for the noodles.

5

Add jumbo elbow noodles to boiling water and pressure cook for 3 minutes for al dente texture.

6

Prepare a bechamel sauce by melting 4 tablespoons of butter in sauté mode.

7

Add 1 chopped yellow onion and 6 teaspoons of garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 2 minutes.

8

Pour in 1/3 cup of white wine and reduce for 5 minutes.

9

Add 2.5 cups of chicken broth to the mixture.

10

Add heavy cream to the sauce (amount not specified in the transcript).

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

Ninja Foodi 4-quartsilicon bladed chopperplastic spoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Tuscan Chicken Pasta BakeCreamy Tuscan Mac
Local Name: Chicken Mac and Cheese alla Toscana

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